Reports To: Director of Human Resources

FLSA: Exempt

Job Description:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for supporting employees in the Transportation, Aggregate, and Maintenance Divisions at Casella Construction, Inc. In this hands-on role, the Senior Human Resources Business Partner will provide leadership for the human resources processes of Benefits, Compensation, Performance Management, Employee/Career Development and HRIS.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Oversees and administers the benefits program at Casella Construction. Ensures benefits comply with plan documents and federal and state regulations such as ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, etc.

·        Leads the design, implementation, and administration of the semi-annual employee performance check-in process; connects the process to talent management strategies.

·        Drives compensation program ensuring equitable pay for employees across the organization. Conducts wage survey analysis, as necessary.

·        Leads employee development and career pathing initiatives. Identifies current and future learning and development needs through job and career pathing analysis, professional development discussions, performance check-in process, and consultation with managers and leadership.

·        Develops and helps implement the BuildWitt Training solution.

·        Develops and helps implement Human Resources Information System solution and related analytics.

·        Significantly contributes to a culture and working environment that is open, empowering, fair, and equitable through Talent Management strategies.

·        Drafts and amends Human Resources related documents such as the employee handbook, operations guidebook, job descriptions, etc.

·        Creates reports and metrics designed to provide employee related insight that helps drive business decisions.

·        Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations including EEO, FLSA, OFCCP, and ADA.

Qualifications, Experience & Attributes:

·        A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education.

·        A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible human resources experience in the areas of Benefits, Compensation, Performance Management, Employee Development/Training, and HRIS.

·        Strong knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices.

·        Ability to work collaboratively in an inclusive, team-oriented human resources environment.

·        Excellent customer support skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage numerous responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.

·        Strong bias for action and a sense of urgency. Resolves issues quickly.

·        Ability to analyze and diagnose problems, develop solutions, and recommend an effective course of action.

·        Demonstrates systemic attention to detail and accuracy.

·        Effective written, verbal, and platform communications capabilities.

·        Must demonstrate empathetic active listening skills.

·        Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

·        Experience developing and implementing an HRIS application a plus.

Casella Construction, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.